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Poolside cedar pergola on concrete slab
Poolside cedar pergola on concrete slab
Seek Design & RenovationSeek Design & Renovation
Seek Design and Renovation
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Houston with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Outdoor- Rustic Cooking Station and Bar
Outdoor- Rustic Cooking Station and Bar
What Wood You LikeWhat Wood You Like
We used reclaimed corrugated metal roofing as the panels for doors and drawers. The empty space is for a green egg. We built another nook for a YETI cooler. Notice the granite piece in the green egg space. There are channels leading to a drain in the back so water will not accumulate. Although the cabinets are covered, wind will drive rain into the area. What Wood You Like
Paths and Patios
Paths and Patios
Southern Elegance Design and LandscapeSouthern Elegance Design and Landscape
Flagstone patio
Small rustic side patio in Atlanta with natural stone paving and no cover.
Covered Patio Monroe NJ with Fireplace
Covered Patio Monroe NJ with Fireplace
Elite Landscapes & Pavers INCElite Landscapes & Pavers INC
Elite Landscapes and Pavers INC
Photo of a medium sized rustic back patio in New York with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.
Arcadia Catio
Arcadia Catio
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
Our client wanted an outdoor living space for her Border Collies and rescued cats. We used her existing patio and gave it a good power washing, fresh paint and we brought in Rough Sawn Redwood to create the fence and cat walks. We also added the trellis to support her healthy plants that would provide shade during the hotter months and bring several hummingbirds to home. PC: Aaron Gilless
KL'S project
KL'S project
J&A Stone WorkJ&A Stone Work
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Raleigh with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Magnolia House
Magnolia House
JULIA WOOD ARCHITECT LLCJULIA WOOD ARCHITECT LLC
Magnolia is a mid-century house, reclaimed and enlivened for the next hundred years. The house was owned for half a century by husband-and-wife horticulturalists, who built the house in 1954 from Better Homes and Gardens plan book, a warren of rooms now outdated for today’s way of living. The new owners sought to honor them the home and the site. The house is in a temperate zone, surrounded by thriving gorgeous rare species, and with a dramatic view of Mount Hood, the house was completely re-envisioned and carefully expanded to be an elegant place to live, to entertain and to enjoy the comfortable climate and the lovely change of seasons. The foundation was maintained, the roof was raised and a wing was added for master living suite. The top floor of the house was sustainable deconstructed and recycled. Dramatically, the front entrance was moved to the South side of the house, creating an entry sequence that received the guest into the new context through a persimmon tree-lined Tori gate, a nicely designed forecourt, articulated pond and patio, to an entry inspired by the philosophy of Japanese wooden buildings. Only upon entering the foyer, are you first presented with the view of the mountain. The mountain is a guest in every living space of the house: at the hallway desk, you peek out from under the pendulous weeping cherry tree to the slope, at the Library/Guest room the new French doors and balcony present it for elegant dialogue, the guest room below and the master bedroom each have an intimate relationship with the iconic presence. Nowadays, kitchens are the heart of the home and the energy area for entertaining. The main living space is a farmhouse kitchen, dining room and living room in one communal space, bookended by an outdoor living room. A pair of Rumford fireplaces stitch the rooms together and create an edge and hearth to the rooms, the mountain at your side. The Magnolia envelops this corner of the house. Wire frame ‘chimneys’ lighten the load on the roots around the Magnolia tree, it is the largest and oldest specimen of the species known in the western hemisphere outside of Kew Gardens. The tree has developed a unique personality to it’s frame in the last half-century and as odd penile-looking see pods. The ‘chimneys’ are really trellises to allow the plantings to take over the home. The entire home is grounded by Montana Limestone, sustainably gathered on the Takashima’s Montana property. The front door, cabinetry and millwork are all built from knotty Alder. The island butcher-block is made from Madrone. Both are underappreciated understory hardwoods from local forests. The craftsmanship of the millwork was accomplished through collaboration of the architects with local artisans. The cabinet maker, finish carpenter and custom door-maker all influenced the language of sharply stepped kerfs that are repeated throughout via dado cuts and rabbets. This careful detailing brings the elemental quality of the stacked trabiated structure through to the small details of the home. Photos by Jon Jensen
Beautiful Flagstone
Beautiful Flagstone
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Frank Spiker
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side patio in Detroit with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Daco StoneDaco Stone
36" OUTDOOR FIREPLACE KIT (overall total height is 8 feet or customize to be taller or wider. Smaller fireplaces available starting at $2850. READY TO ASSEMBLE) Free Shipping to AL, GA, TN, SC!! Call for shipping prices outside of the Southeast. Install options available in GA. Take the party outside with this beautiful stone fireplace kit. Do it yourself or have us install it. Delivery options available Includes: Firebox, Throat, 3 Chimney sections (6" each section), 8" block risers, Natural Stone Hearth pieces, Firebrick, Fire Mortar, Type' S' High Strength Premixed Mortar, 100% Natural Real-Cut Stone Veneer with pre-cut corners, and Stone Mantle. (Footer not included) Daco Stone 770-222-2425
Outdoor Dining & Pergola
Outdoor Dining & Pergola
Reclaimed Woods of the WorldReclaimed Woods of the World
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back patio in Orange County with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Oakland Mid Century
Oakland Mid Century
MaterialMaterial
Julie Mikos
Photo of a medium sized rustic front patio in San Francisco with gravel, no cover and an outdoor kitchen.
Big Rock House
Big Rock House
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Seattle with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Summer time S'mores
Summer time S'mores
Aspen Falls Landscape & ConstructionAspen Falls Landscape & Construction
Belgard
Inspiration for a small rustic back patio in Denver with brick paving and no cover.
Woodworking Projects
Woodworking Projects
Junction City WoodbarJunction City Woodbar
The pergola is made from rough cut douglas fir. The patio was completed the following year.
This is an example of a rustic back patio in Toronto with a pergola.
Outdoor Stone Fire Pits
Outdoor Stone Fire Pits
Cutting Edge Landscape DesignCutting Edge Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Orange County with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
Betzel Project
Betzel Project
Four Seasons of GeorgiaFour Seasons of Georgia
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Atlanta with a fire feature, brick paving and no cover.
Custom square outdoor gas log fire pit by Fine's Gas
Custom square outdoor gas log fire pit by Fine's Gas
Fine's Hearth & PatioFine's Hearth & Patio
Outdoor Gas log fire pit with custom stone surround and flagstone top by Fine's Gas
Inspiration for a large rustic courtyard patio in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Patio Addition with Rustic Touches - Greensburg, PA
Patio Addition with Rustic Touches - Greensburg, PA
Cedar Creek DesignCedar Creek Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic patio in Other.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Shawn Spry Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio in Kansas City with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
KDNK
KDNK
Salt + Dirt | Outside DesignSalt + Dirt | Outside Design
Sweet Juniper surfs the future countertop for the "campground" grilling area. The vintage blue and yellow kayak supports one of the sail shade clothes to temper the blistering Colorado sun in this back yard's Rocky Mountain "river camp." Volunteers and guests have donated a motley collection of camp chairs, Adirondacks and tacky plastic seats. The feel is one of a welcoming, friendly gathering place that's been there forever

Affordable Rustic Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your rustic patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your rustic patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your rustic patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my rustic patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various rustic patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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